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Chris Balkema
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Welcome
Biography
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IL Senate
General Assembly Website
IL Senate Schedule
IL Senate Members
IL Senate Committees
IL Senate Live Video/Audio
Senator Balkema’s Sponsored Bills
Senator Balkema’s Committees
Legislation Passed in 2025
Petitions
Petition: Say No to Higher Taxes on Illinois Families
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Resources
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
Official Illinois Website
Get Your Free Museum Pass!
State Government Resources
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
Scholarship Assistance
Veterans Resources
Data Hub
Illinois Property Taxes Facts & Data
Illinois Energy Facts & Data
Events
Home
About
Welcome
Biography
Objectives
District Map and Information
Photo Gallery
IL Senate
General Assembly Website
IL Senate Schedule
IL Senate Members
IL Senate Committees
IL Senate Live Video/Audio
Senator Balkema’s Sponsored Bills
Senator Balkema’s Committees
Legislation Passed in 2025
Petitions
Petition: Say No to Higher Taxes on Illinois Families
News
News
Videos
Photo Gallery
Resources
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
Official Illinois Website
Get Your Free Museum Pass!
State Government Resources
Helpful Information
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Scholarship Assistance
Veterans Resources
Data Hub
Illinois Property Taxes Facts & Data
Illinois Energy Facts & Data
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January 2, 2025
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